Ground is a dangerous matchup for Salazzle — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 8 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Known as the Toxic Lizard Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Salazzle's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
For some reason, only females have been found. It creates a reverse harem of male Salandit that it lives with.
Filled with pheromones, its poisonous gas can be diluted to use in the production of luscious perfumes.
Salazzle Weakness
AvgType-wise, Salazzle takes extra damage from Ground, Water, Psychic, and Rock. Watch out for Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. At base 117 Speed, Salazzle outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
Salazzle is what Salandit becomes. Breed it for Salandit eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Salandit pushed Salazzle to 480 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Salazzle to get Salandit eggs from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Fake Out, Knock Off and 2 more.
The Sash lets Salazzle ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Corrosion squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Best Salazzle Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Fake Out
- Heat Wave
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Belch and Fake Out give Salazzle options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dragon coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Belch. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
No wild encounters for Salazzle. The 2-stage line runs through Salandit, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 33 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Salazzle in Sun & Moon
The path to Salazzle starts with Salandit at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SalanditEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkMoonGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkSunGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEASYRoute 8MoonGrassLv.17-2020%MidRouteEASYRoute 8SunGrassLv.17-2020%MidRoute
Step 2Salazzle ✓
Salazzle works as a sweeper with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 117 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Salazzle's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), Milotic (Water), and Reuniclus (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Swampert is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Salazzle's base 117 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Salandit evolves into Salazzle at level 33. Salazzle is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Corrosion is the go-to ability for Salazzle. It this Pokémon can inflict poison on Poison and Steel Pokémon. Its hidden ability Oblivious can work in specific setups.
Salazzle is a special attacker with base 111 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 117 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Salazzle can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Salazzle has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Salazzle has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A